Armies of the First Carlist War 183339
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Armies of the First Carlist War 183339
By (Author) Gabriele Esposito
Illustrated by Giuseppe Rava
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Osprey Publishing
28th December 2017
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Military institutions
Militaria, arms and armour
946.072
Physical Properties
Paperback
48
Width 184mm, Height 248mm
166g
Description
The First Carlist War broke out after the death of King Ferdinand VII, the king restored at the end of the Peninsular War thanks to Wellington's victory. The crown was claimed by both his daughter Isabella, backed by the Liberal party and his brother Don Carlos, at the head of northern ultra-conservatives centred in the Basque provinces and Navarre. The Liberals or 'Cristinos' were supported by a 10,000-strong British Legion of volunteers led by a former aide to Wellington as well as the British Royal Navy, a Portuguese division, and the French Foreign Legion. With both armies still using Napoleonic weapons and tactics, early victories were won by the Basque general Zumalacarregui. After his death in 1835 a see-saw series of campaigns followed, fought by conventional armies of horse, foot and guns, supported by many irregulars and guerrillas. This little known multi-national campaign provides a fascinating postscript to the Peninsular War of 180814, and its uniforms present a colourful and varied spectacle.
Reviews
"This publication is recommended for those interested in European History, and especially for Figure painters. It is a treasure trove of information and artwork featuring the uniforms and weapons that were used during this conflict. The book is very well written and informative. The illustrations are excellent in and of themselves, and add enormously to the overall high quality and value of the publication." - IPMS / USA
Author Bio
Gabriele Esposito is an Italian researcher and a long-time student of military history. His main field of research is the military of 19th-century Latin America, but his interests range from the Ancient world to modern post-colonial conflicts. He has published several works in the UK, including MAA 499 Armies of the War of the Triple Alliance 1864-70 and MAA 504 Armies of the War of the Pacific 187983, and is a regular contributor to many specialized magazines.
